RAINFOREST TREKKING AT KANCHANABURI

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 1

  KANCHANABURI - PILOK VALLEY

   Walking a non-touristy stretch of the Death Railway, a beautiful drive up to magnificent highland of Pilok – west end Thailand. 

  0800 Pick up by car from Kanchanaburi to Hellfire Pass Memorial. 
  0845  Upon arrival, visit the memorial’s museum featuring the history of the Great Pacific War and the Death Railway construction. Then 2.30 hours walking from the memorial along the original Death Railway to other dramatic places in relation to the railway construction. The uneven walking trail runs through the fertile forest with its charming limestone hills.
  1130 Pick up by car, continue further north to Tong Papoom. Lunch on route.
  1330   Stop at a local market. Shopping of fruits and snacks can be done. 45 minutes beautiful drive from here will then lead up to the highland of Pilok in the beautiful west end of Thailand. On route, enjoy a fascinating view at a scenic view point overlooking the mountainous area.
  1530  Then set off an off-road journey (30 minutes) along the stony road into magnificent  Pilok valley that provides a dramatic view of the former mining area.
  1600   Warm welcome by afternoon tea and different kinds of cakes. Then check in and leisure (or enjoy a nice chat with the owner about her extraordinary experience and the legend of Pilok village in its glorious period).
  1900  Thai dinner in the warm atmosphere and soothing sound of nature. Overnight stay (2 nights): a basic but nice family-run bamboo lodge with twin bedrooms, hot shower and western styled restrooms, verlooking a little creek.
• Day 2

  TREKKING DAY

   Jungle trekking, hidden beautiful waterfall.

  0900  After breakfast, start a walking trip passing the former mining area with magnificently open mountain landscape. 6 kms walking trail (approx. 3 hours walk, single leg) in the splendid valley along the mountain edge will lead to a fascinating limestone waterfall in the open mountain
  landscape. Enjoy swimming and relaxing by the fall. Then return on foot back to the accommodation.
  Note: Generally, the routes are stony snaking up and down the forested mountain and open landscape with terrific views. Walking sticks may be considered for some walkers. Those who want to have an easy day can enjoy a beautiful drive on the mountain ridge into the most stunning waterfall and all over the area.
  1600    Enjoy afternoon tea and cakes at the bamboo lodge. Then leisure.
  1900    Thai dinner and BBQ. Overnight stay.
• Day 3

  PILOK - KANCHANABURI

   Scenic drive, West End Thailand, Hindad Hot Spa, train ride, WWII related attractions.

  0930  Check out and set off a journey (30 minutes) out of the valley by 4x4 car. Visit the legendary former mining Pilok village, then the west end of Thailand. If the sky is clear, Andaman sea can be glimpsed  from a far distance. Then continue by car down to Tong Papoom (1 hour drive).
  1200   Thai lunch at a local restaurant in Tong Papoom area.
  1330   Enjoy self-treatment at a natural Hindad Hot Spring.
  1530   Catch a train from Nam Tok station. Experience one of the world’s great rail
           journeys along the historical Death Railway that provides a beautiful view of the
  river stretch with limestone mountains as its stunning backdrop.
  1630    Get off at Ta Kilen, pick up by car, then continue to Kanchanaburi town.
  1700 Upon arrival, visit the Bridge on the River Kwai & war cemetery. 
  Then transfer to the accommodation in Kanchanaburi town.

The price of tours base on accommodation category, travel period, and number of tourists. Please contact us for more information about prices.
 
Included Services:

Transfers & Tours as mentioned in the program by local truck vehicle 
Excursions as mentioned in the programme 
Accommodation & meals as mentioned in the programme.
English speaking trekking guide.
Service charges and taxes.

 
Excluded Services:

Domestic airfares from Mae Hong Sorn to Chiang Mai & International airfares 
Optional tours or excursions not mentioned in the program.
Other meals not mentioned in the program.
Personal expenses.

• No discount on tour price (not applicable for airfare) for child under 11 years old with an adult
• 25% discount on tour price (not applicable for airfare) for child under 11 years old with 2 adults

• Cancellation fee on the total cost of roundtrip
• 08 to 14 days before arrival date- 25 % of tour price
• 01 to 07 days before arrival date- 50 % of tour price
• No show- 100% of tour price

• VAT, in case the government is adjusting the presently applied VAT of 7% to 10%, or any other amount
• Deviations in the tour program or change of hotels are sometimes necessary depending on road conditions or availability of rooms. 
• All rates are subject to change without prior notice.